Locking up 'Concorde'

[mikal]

I have asked this question on 'Technology' and as yet had no replies; At the end of the day I lock my car up and take the keys indoors, when 'Concorde' was still flying did anyone lock the door at the end of its day's flights? And if so where were the keys put?

[theonlyone]

No aircraft is ever locked ,and as it is all computer controlled there are no keys . I actully flew on Concorde
what an experiance !!!

[grasscarp]

I wouldnt go so far as to say no aircraft is every locked. I am a freelance pilot and the aircraft I fly are always locked up after the flight.

[Clanad]

grasscarp may well be right for light aircraft. However, air carrier aircraft do not have keys to enter the aircraft. There are specific things that have to be done to open a door or other entrane, however and only those traained or knowledgeable of the systems could do so. Additionally, the door locks on small Cessna, Piper and other such airplanes are notoriously unreliable and usually can be opened with a substitute key, such as a car key or house key. They're more of a deterrent than an actual safe lock.
Here in the U.S., it's a Federal crime, reported to the F.B.I. to break into or steal any aircraft...

[grasscarp]

I fly the HS125 and I wouldnt call that a light aircraft......

[NORMANTHEDOG]

my brother works at heathrow and all jets even concorde,if left over night were allways locked.